The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/papal-conclave/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png papal conclave | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/papal-conclave/ 32 32 Black smoke from Sistine Chapel chimney as conclave first day ends without new pope https://www.timesofisrael.com/black-smoke-from-sistine-chapel-chimney-as-conclave-first-day-ends-without-new-pope/ Thu, 08 May 2025 05:19:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3544313 Selection of next pontiff likely to take several rounds due to diverse mix of cardinals; crowds outside wait for hours watching screens showing a skinny chimney, occasional seagull

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]]> Cardinals huddle at Rome dinner parties, Vatican meetings ahead of papal conclave https://www.timesofisrael.com/cardinals-huddle-at-rome-dinner-parties-vatican-meetings-ahead-of-papal-conclave/ Mon, 05 May 2025 06:44:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3541763 Insiders say that cardinals are listening and debating as a picture of the future pope is beginning to emerge -- one who can consolidate Francis' legacy and direction

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]]> Conclave to ponder whether to continue Pope Francis’ radical legacy, or change course https://www.timesofisrael.com/conclave-to-ponder-whether-to-continue-pope-francis-radical-legacy-or-change-course/ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:26:19 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3536010 Late Church leader appointed cardinals from broad range of backgrounds, many of whom are unknown to each other; unclear if any has clear 'packet' of votes to become next pontiff

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]]> Latin patriarch of Jerusalem among candidates to succeed Pope Francis https://www.timesofisrael.com/latin-patriarch-of-jerusalem-among-candidates-to-replace-pope-francis/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 16:56:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3532487 Italian Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa speaks fluent Hebrew, has lived in Israel for 30 years; was installed by Francis and will participate in the conclave

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]]> Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday after three days of lying in state https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-francis-funeral-to-be-held-saturday-after-three-days-of-lying-in-state/ Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:25:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3532442 Public viewing of deceased pontiff to start Wednesday at St. Peter's Basilica; first image released of Francis during private viewings by Vatican officials, pontifical household

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]]> Vatican cardinals begin conclave to select new pope https://www.timesofisrael.com/vatican-cardinals-begin-conclave-to-select-new-pope/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:26:08 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=410330 Successor to Benedict XVI could be selected by 8 p.m.

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]]> Lapid cracks a pope joke on Facebook https://www.timesofisrael.com/lapid-cracks-a-pope-joke-on-facebook/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 11:02:00 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=410212 Yesh Atid leader, frustrated by lengthy coalition negotiations, casts an envious eye at the selection process for the new pontiff

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]]> Pope explains he’s resigning for ‘good of the Church’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/pope-explains-hes-resigning-for-good-of-the-church/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:22:48 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=372934 In warmly received address, Benedict XVI tells thousands of faithful that 'these days haven't been easy for me'

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]]> Benedict tried to revive Europe’s Church, faced scandal https://www.timesofisrael.com/benedict-tried-to-revive-europes-church-faced-scandal/ Mon, 11 Feb 2013 16:18:55 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=370684 Sexual abuse, Nazi and German military participation, and differences with Jewish, Muslim communities marred pope's reign

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